Activist News – No to anti-protest law – Peace Action Wellington

Source: Peace Action Wellington In a report released today, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has called for new standalone legislation directed at preemptively policing protest. “I completely reject the IPCA recommendation for a specific protest law. It will limit our fundamental rights and freedoms,” said Valerie Morse. “We already have a great protest law: it’s … Read more

Privacy Commissioner – Two reports show privacy must be at the heart of trust in government

Source: Office of the Privacy Commissioner Today’s release of two reports into the protection of personal information show agencies must be better at privacy, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. The Inquiry into how government agencies protected personal information for the 2023 Census and COVID-19 vaccination programme (the PSC Inquiry) and the Independent investigation and assurance review … Read more

Release: ACT taps out of Treaty Principles Bill submission process

Source: New Zealand Labour Party “The ACT Party can’t be bothered putting an MP on one of the Justice subcommittees hearing submissions on their own Treaty Principles Bill,” Labour Justice Spokesperson Duncan Webb said. “It is bad enough that ACT has put New Zealand through the expense and anguish of this doomed Bill, but to … Read more

Ō-Rākau battle site returning to tūpuna ownership

Source: New Zealand Government Returning the Ō-Rākau battle site to tūpuna ownership will help to recognise the past and safeguard their stories for the benefit of future generations, Minister for Māori Crown Relations Tama Potaka says.The Te Pire mō Ō-Rākau, Te Pae o Maumahara / Ō-Rākau Remembrance Bill passed its third reading at Parliament today. … Read more

Reporting and monitoring – TEO-led WLN

Source: Tertiary Education Commission Last updated 18 February 2025Last updated 18 February 2025 Print Share This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on TEO-led Workplace Literacy and Numeracy (TEO-led WLN) delivery, and our monitoring of their performance.This page provides information about tertiary education organisations’ (TEOs’) reporting on TEO-led Workplace Literacy and Numeracy … Read more

Harbour bridge lane closures for resurfacing this weekend

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) advises resurfacing work will take place on southbound lanes 1 & 2 (clip-on lanes) of the Auckland Harbour Bridge this weekend. This will require longer than a typical overnight closure due to the nature of the material used to pave the bridge.  Southbound lanes … Read more

Expect delays on a stretch of HB Expressway following truck breakdown

Source: New Zealand Transport Agency 18 February 2025 2:49 pm | NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is urging drivers to expect delays following a truck breakdown on Hawke’s Bay Expressway. The truck is partially blocking the northbound lane just before Tutaekuri River Bridge. The southbound lane is unaffected. However motorists … Read more

MICHELIN Guide to Highlight the Culinary Excellence of Manila and Environs & Cebu in its Inaugural Edition

Source: Media Outreach The MICHELIN Guide announced its arrival in Manila and Environs & Cebu for an upcoming 2026 selection The restaurant selection for the inaugural edition will be revealed in the last quarter of 2025 The renowned anonymous MICHELIN Inspectors are already in the field MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February … Read more

Didymo found near Arthur’s Pass

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Laurence Smith, Principal Advisor – Biosecurity says there are currently no eradication tools available for didymo. “Didymo can be spread by a single drop of water. Even if you can’t see it, you could be spreading it. “There are many waterways in Waitaha/Canterbury that are free of didymo, so it’s … Read more

Action Plan funding helps children grow vegetables

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council The aim is for tamariki (children) to be able to grow vegetables and plants all year round and make food in classes, demonstrating ‘garden to plate’ learning. The native plants grown will be used for the school’s riparian planting projects.  The school would like to eventually provide produce to food … Read more

Lower Waihao community water supply – update

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council Date: 12 Feb 2025 Our compliance staff are active on the ground in Lower Waihao following elevated nitrate concentrations in a rural water scheme last year. The ‘do not drink’ notice for the Morven, Glenavy, and Ikawai water scheme, including Waikakahi East, was lifted on December 18 after nitrate levels … Read more

Love Our Lakes – How to be a happy camper around our lakes

Source: Environment Canterbury Regional Council “In some more remote places we’ve seen a few bits and pieces, but otherwise we haven’t seen much rubbish at all,” said Jack and Sarah, campervan tourists from Australia who’d parked up at Lake Takapō as part of a three-week South Island road trip. Caroline and David, from Germany, had … Read more

Health2Sync Deepens Reach and Partnerships in South Korea with Growing Adoption of its Digital Disease Management Platform

Source: Media Outreach Health2Sync’s SugarGenie app is experiencing rapid growth and positive reception in South Korea. The platform is being utilized in both hospital settings and through government programs. Health2Sync has partnered with Sanofi for hospital rollouts and integrated its solution with South Korea’s Primary Health Care Chronic Disease Management Program, reaching over 100 healthcare … Read more

HWOO Energy Storage Successfully Launches in Pakistan, Ushering in a New Era of Global Expansion

Source: Media Outreach ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2025 – On February 12, 2025, HWOO Energy Storage hosted a grand brand launch event in Islamabad, Pakistan. The event attracted numerous distinguished guests, including Pakistani government officials, representatives from the PSA Solar Association, and industry experts. This milestone event signifies HWOO’s official … Read more

Man charged after pedestrians injured in car park

Source: New Zealand Police (District News) A man has been charged after several people were injured when a vehicle fled the scene of a shoplifting in Henderson. Waitematā West CIB have been investigating the offending which unfolded in the car park at Woolworths on Lincoln Road after 11am on 27 January. Detective Senior Sergeant Megan … Read more

Two reports show privacy must be at the heart of trust in government

Source: Privacy Commissioner 18 Feb 2025, 15:15 Today’s release of two reports into the protection of personal information show agencies must be better at privacy, says Privacy Commissioner Michael Webster. The Inquiry into how government agencies protected personal information for the 2023 Census and COVID-19 vaccination programme (the PSC Inquiry) and the Independent investigation and … Read more

Regulation of Cryptocurrency Market in 2025 and Beyond by Global Broker Octa

Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2025 – The global cryptocurrency market has seen unprecedented growth in the previous year, spearheaded by Bitcoin and Ethereum. Institutional participation was very important in driving prices higher, with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high above $100,000 in December 2024. With the spreading … Read more

Aon appoints Jennifer Richards as CEO of Asia Pacific

Source: Media Outreach DUBLIN, IRELAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 February 2025 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Jennifer Richards has been selected as CEO of Asia Pacific, effective 1 March. Richards assumes the role from Anne Corona who has recently been named CEO of enterprise … Read more

Chicken nuggets recalled due to possible presence of blue rubber

Source: Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Food Safety is supporting Foodstuffs Own Brands in its recall of Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets as they may contain small pieces of blue rubber. “If you have a 1kg bag of Pams Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets with a best-before date of 16 October 2025, don’t eat … Read more

Rotorua Police appeal for sightings of missing man

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Rotorua Police are appealing for sightings of Mark Taute, also known as Mark Edwards. Mark, aged 51, has been reported missing and there are concerns for his welfare. He was last seen on 9 February, in the Hamurana area of Rotorua. If you have seen Mark since then, or … Read more

Government Cuts – Telehealth staff cuts would reduce access to virtual healthcare – PSA

Source: PSA While Health Minister Simeon Brown pushes for more Telehealth services, Health New Zealand (HNZ) is proposing to cut key Telehealth support roles to meet the Government’s drive to reduce health spending. These proposed cuts would reduce access to virtual healthcare, increasing wait times and delaying vital diagnosis and treatment, Public Service Association Te Pūkenga … Read more

Information sought after possible sighting of Tom Phillips

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are asking for the public’s help after a possible sighting of Tom Phillips and his children over the weekend. About 8.30am on Sunday 16 February, a member of the public called Police and stated they had seen four people dressed in camouflage sitting in a layby on State … Read more

Gaza – Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe – Oxfam

Source: Oxfam Aotearoa – Nearly 1,700 kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed – Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israeli government balks in approving supplies The resumption of aid into Gaza, including fuel to operate undamaged water and sanitation facilities along with water trucking, has improved the amount of water available to people in … Read more

PM confirms ACT’s Defence spend target still on the table

Source: ACT Party “A two-percent-of-GDP Defence target is turning into an emerging ACT triumph,” says ACT Defence spokesperson Mark Cameron. “I’m very pleased to hear the Prime Minister flag a target for Defence investment of two percent of GDP. ACT has long argued for this target, in line with the NATO benchmark, to secure our position in … Read more

Road workers aid in drunk driver arrest on SH 29

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Members of a road working crew spotted a woman driving her vehicle the wrong way through a set of road works on SH29. She came to a stop and the roading crew noticed she was disoriented and managed to keep her stationary while Police were called. At about 2pm … Read more

Training exercise in Mission Bay

Source: New Zealand Police (National News) Police are advising the public that a controlled training exercise will be conducted on the water off Mission Bay this afternoon. The exercise is being led by Police and will simulate a water rescue, including the use of the Police Eagle helicopter. Police will be in the Mission Bay … Read more

Fonterra announces new incentives for farmers to reduce emissions

Source: Fonterra Fonterra has today announced new funding designed to build a stronger Co-operative and continue to grow value for its shareholders through helping farmers reduce on-farm emissions.   For the 2025/26 season beginning on 1 June, Fonterra will introduce a payment for farms that achieve certain emissions-related criteria as part of updates to its … Read more